Mental Health And Vulnerabilites Flashcards
1
Q
Do you need a warrant for Section 135 of Mental Health Act 1983?
A
Yes. An approved mental health professional (AMHP) has to apply to a magistrate’s for a warrant to access a persons home.
2
Q
Do you need a warrant under Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983?
A
No. But it can only be used in a place other than a house / dwelling (or attached gardens, yards etc)
3
Q
What two powers can the police keep someone under control / remove someone to a place of safety if they are suffering a mental disturbance and need immediate care and control?
A
Section 135 and Section 136 of Mental Health Act 1983
